10 Must-Try DIY Mud Face Masks For Skin Detox

If you gotta look good, you gotta get mud on your face. Sounds crazy, right? But hey! I am not asking you to grab a handful of mud from your garden and slather it on your face (now, that’s crazy)! I am talking about clay, which, when mixed with water, forms “mud.” Now, what’s so special about mud masks? It has been a part of the skin care arsenal of women since ages. It is said that Cleopatra, the Egyptian queen, used clay from the Dead Sea to pamper her skin. Even research suggests that applying clay (or homemade mud mask) on your face is right for your skin. Here is what science has to say about clays.

Applying clay on your skin boosts collagen production. An experiment conducted on rats found that clay application increased the number of collagen fibers in their skin (2). Collagen is crucial for maintaining skin elasticity and preventing signs of aging.

Bentonite clay can heal skin wounds effectively. A study conducted on rats found that clay masks could reduce tissue damage and acted as a skin barrier to prevent infections and toxin build-up (3).

Clay contains minerals and is known for its high absorbency power (it absorbs toxins and grease from the skin). When applied to the skin, it forms a protective layer that helps in reducing the loss of natural moisture and keeps the skin hydrated. A study also observed that the skin firmness of people who applied clay for seven days had increased drastically (4).

Before you start making mud masks, it is essential to choose a clay. The most popular clays used for making mud masks include:

Fuller’s earth (Multani mitti)

Bentonite clay

French green clay

Aztec healing clay

Dead Sea clay

Cambrian blue clay

Rose clay (also called French pink clay)

Rhassoul clay (also known as Moroccan lava clay)

Kaolin clay

Irish moor clay

Australian black clay

Hope you are now convinced about the incredible beauty benefits of muds and clays. If yes, here are some super-easy homemade mud mask recipes for you. Check them out!

What You Have To Do

Clean your face and cover it with the paste. Leave the area around your eyes and lips.

Allow it to dry and then wash it off with warm water.

Apply a moisturizer.

How Often You Should Do This

Once a week.

Why This Works

Green tea has anti-inflammatory properties, and it is great for your skin. It reduces inflammation and keeps your skin healthy. This homemade face mask has a calming effect on your skin and keeps it hydrated.

What You Have To Do

Mix the clay with the powdered flowers and add honey and water to make a paste.

Apply it to your face. Make sure you avoid the area around your eyes.

Let it dry. Remove the mask with a cloth soaked in warm water.

How Often You Should Do This

Once a week.

Why This Works

The clay is excellent for detoxing your skin and making it firm. Honey soothes and heals the skin as it has antibacterial properties. The dried herbs impart extra nourishment to the skin.

Why go to the spa when you can bring the spa home? A mud mask cleanses, hydrates, and tones your skin if applied in the right way. Try any of these homemade mud mask recipes, and I am sure it will become your favorite beauty routine. Let me know how it felt on your skin. Share your thoughts in the comments section below.